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Hyphenation of convincing

How to hyphenate convincing

Because it is a word with a single syllable, convincing is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

convincing
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
10
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
10
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: convincing

Definitions of convincing

convincing is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To make someone believe, or feel sure about something, especially by using logic, argument or evidence.

    Example: I wouldn't have or do something, unless I'm convinced that it's good.

  • verb
    To persuade.
  • verb
    To overcome, conquer, vanquish.
  • verb
    To confute; to prove wrong.
  • verb
    To prove guilty; to convict.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The process by which somebody is convinced.

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Effective as proof or evidence.

    Example: Our convincing evidence was sufficient in the end to win the trial.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.